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  2. County Government

    1. Departments A-D
      1. Accounting Services
        1. Finance & Management
        2. Reports
          1. Accounts Payable List
          2. Accounts Receivable Aged Reports
          3. Bond Rating Report
          4. County Audited Financial Statements
          5. County Retirement System Reports
          6. County Single Audit Reports
          7. Single Audit Data Collection Forms
      2. Administration
        1. Board of Commissioners
        2. Building Authority
        3. Contracts
          1. Accounting
          2. Administration
          3. Airport
          4. Circuit Court
          5. CVB
          6. District Court
          7. Emergency Services
          8. Equalization
          9. Information Systems
          10. Land Bank
          11. Pioneer Resources
          12. Probate Court
          13. Prosecutor
          14. Public Defender
          15. Public Health
          16. Public Works
          17. Purchasing
          18. Resource Recovery Center
          19. Sheriff
          20. Treasurer
        4. Emergency Building Closures (PDF)
        5. Emergency Notification System 
        6. Financial Plan for Pension Obligations (PDF)
        7. Grants
          1. Grants Policy
            1. Grant Monitoring
            2. Program Participant Eligibility
            3. Grant Reporting
          2. Grant Resources
          3. Links
          4. Research Tools
        8. Observed Holidays
        9. Open Meetings Act Handbook
        10. Transparency Checklist
          1. FOIA - Freedom of Information Act
          2. Lobbying
          3. Permits & Zoning
      3. Airport
      4. Board of Commissioners
        1. About Us
        2. Contact Your Commissioners
        3. Resources
        4. Standing Committees
        5. Yearly Minutes
      5. Budget
        1. Finance & Management
        2. Fiscal Year 2017 Adopted Budget
        3. Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted Budget
        4. Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Budget
        5. Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Budget
        6. Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted Budget
        7. Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget
        8. Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget
      6. Convention & Visitors Bureau
      7. County Clerk
        1. Election Information
          1. Information for Voters
            1. Upcoming Dates / Ballot Information
            2. Sample Ballots
              1. Clerk Home
              2. Sample Ballots
            3. State of Michigan Voter Information Center
            4. State of Michigan Election Website
            5. Military & Overseas Voters (PDF)
            6. Polling Locations List
            7. Polling Place Locator
            8. Precinct Maps with Polling Places
            9. Voter ID Requirement
            10. Muskegon County Board of Canvassers
            11. Political Party Contact Information
          2. Information for Candidates
            1. Candidate Packets
            2. Information for Precinct Delegates
            3. CAMPAIGN FINANCE DATES
            4. State of Michigan Election Website
            5. Qualified Voter File Request Form
            6. Printed Materials (PDF)
            7. Recount Information
            8. Sign Ordinance (PDF)
            9. City of Norton Shores Political Signs Packet (PDF)
            10. Political Signs Press Release (PDF)
          3. Information for City / Township / Village Clerks
          4. Election Results
            1. Election Results Archive
        2. Apportionment Commission
        3. Birth, Death, & Marriage Records
        4. Business Registration (DBA)
        5. Campaign Finance
        6. Concealed Pistol License
          1. Fingerprinting
        7. Circuit Court Records
          1. Requesting Files & Record Searches
          2. Circuit Court Judges & Dockets
          3. Filling Out Forms & Filing Documents
          4. Case Information & Name Changes
            1. Circuit Court Case Type Codes (PDF)
            2. Divorce Cases
            3. Fees
            4. Name Changes
            5. MiCOURT Case Search 14th Circuit Court
          5. Certified Copies of a Divorce Judgment
          6. Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Filing Fees
        8. County Board Minutes
        9. Genealogy
          1. WebSearch
        10. Jury Board
        11. Juror Hotline
        12. Jury Orientation
        13. Marriage Licenses
        14. Notary Services/Becoming a Notary
        15. Veterans
        16. Spotlight Newsletter
      8. County Clerk - Circuit Court Records
      9. County MSU Extension
    2. Departments E-I
      1. Economic Development
        1. About Us
          1. Business Resources
          2. Entrepreneurs
          3. Infrastructure
          4. Major Employers
          5. Quality of Life
        2. Incentives & Resources
        3. Projects & Initiatives
          1. Agrifood
          2. Manufacturing
        4. Site Selection
          1. Land Purchase Application
          2. West Michigan Regional Dashboard
      2. Emergency Management
        1. Color Coded System
          1. Announcements
          2. Framework
          3. Threat Conditions
        2. Hazard Mitigation Plan
        3. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
        4. Shelter In Place
          1. Planning For An Emergency
          2. Shelter in Place
          3. Warnings
      3. Employment & Training
      4. Equal Employment Opportunity
        1. Complaint Information
        2. Disadvantaged Business Program (PDF)
        3. Nancy Waters & Mark Waters Fund
        4. News & Case Settlements
        5. Policies
        6. Special Events
      5. Equalization
        1. Assessing Contracts
        2. Assessor Accessibility
        3. Forms
        4. GIS
        5. Government Unit Map
        6. Land Value & ECF Documentation
        7. Muskegon County Assessors List
        8. Products & Services
        9. Reports
          1. Apportionment and Tax Rate Reports
          2. Equalization Report
          3. Millage Reduction Fractions
          4. Personal Property Summary Reports
          5. Ratios & Factors
          6. Tax Abatement
          7. Top 10 Taxpayers
      6. Finance & Management
        1. Accounting Services
        2. Accountability and Transparency
          1. Citizen's Guide
          2. Debt Service Requirements (PDF)
          3. Performance Dashboard (PDF)
          4. Projected Budget (PDF)
          5. Summary of Unfunded Accrued Liabilities (PDF)
        3. Budget Services
        4. Information Systems
        5. Office Services
        6. Purchasing Services
      7. GIS
      8. HealthWest
      9. HealthWest Crisis Helpline
      10. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Labor Contracts
        3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
        4. Muskegon County Personnel Rules
        5. Veterans
        6. Job Interest Cards
        7. Class Specifications
      11. Information Systems
    3. Departments J-Q
      1. Jury Commission
        1. Employer Information
        2. Glossary
        3. Juror Basics
          1. Qualification Questionnaire Tips
        4. Trial Process
          1. Step 1: Selection of a Jury
          2. Step 2: The Trial
          3. Step 3: Judge's Instructions on the Law
          4. Step 4: Deliberations by the Jury
          5. Step 5: The Verdict
      2. Juvenile Transition Center
        1. About the Transition Center
          1. Contact Us
          2. Mission Statement
          3. Values Statement
          4. Guardian/Parent Information
        2. Programs & Services
          1. Counseling Services
          2. Educational Program
          3. Health Services
          4. Nutrition Program
          5. Recreation Program
          6. Religious Services
          7. Amended Arts
          8. Youth Arts Alliance
      3. Juvenile Court
      4. Land Bank
        1. About Us
          1. Land Bank Impact
          2. Land Bank Properties
          3. Board of Directors
            1. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
          4. Contractors
        2. Properties For Sale
          1. Residential Properties
          2. Commercial / Industrial Properties
        3. Programs
          1. AmeriCorps Program
            1. AmeriCorps Home
            2. AmeriCorps Impact
            3. Signature Service Project
            4. Join AmeriCorps
        4. Resources
          1. Newsletters
          2. News & Links
          3. Forms
      5. Library
      6. Museum
      7. Parks
      8. Prosecutor
        1. Divisions
          1. Appellate Division
          2. Child Support Division
          3. Circuit Court Division
          4. District Court Division
          5. Family Court Division
          6. Victim Services Unit
            1. Community Agencies That Provide Assistance
            2. Discrimination Complaint Policies (PDF)
            3. Legal Rights After Sentencing
            4. Legal Rights as a Victim During Prosecution
            5. Processing a Felony Case
            6. Processing a Juvenile Case
            7. Processing a Misdemeanor Case
            8. Rights as a Victim of a Juvenile Offender
          7. Prosecution Team
          8. Support Staff
        2. Services
          1. Anatomy of a Criminal Case
            1. Case Map (PDF)
            2. Commonly Used Terms
          2. Offender Search
          3. Personal Protection Orders
          4. Sex Offender Search
          5. Testifying in Court
        3. Community
          1. Crime Prevention
          2. Meet Oscar
          3. Mission Statement
          4. Operation Graduation
            1. Facts
            2. Program
            3. Results
          5. Social Justice
            1. Action Plan
              1. Step 1
              2. Step 2
              3. Step 3
              4. Step 4
              5. Step 5
              6. Step 6
              7. Step 7
              8. Step 8
            2. FAQs
            3. Members
          6. Report a Crime Tip
          7. Law Enforcement
          8. Subpoenas
          9. About the Prosecutor
          10. Map & Directions
        4. How Do I...
          1. Contact
            1. Prosecutor's Office
          2. Find
            1. Law Enforcement Resources
            2. Offender Search
            3. Prosecutor Divisions
          3. Learn
            1. Anatomy of a Case
            2. Crime Prevention Tips
            3. Mission Statement
            4. Operation Graduation
          4. Report
            1. Crime Tips
      9. Public Defender
        1. About the Public Defender
        2. Mission & Vision
        3. Our Team
        4. Getting a Public Defender
        5. Holistic Defense
        6. Common Terms
        7. Director's Page
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
        9. Contact Us
      10. Public Health
        1. About Us
          1. Contact Us
          2. Employment
          3. News
          4. Public Health Laws
          5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness
          6. Social Media
          7. Website Terms of Use
        2. Services
          1. Clinical Health Services
            1. Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program
            2. Immunizations
              1. Immunization Education for Health Care Providers
              2. Immunization Fees
              3. Immunization Waivers
              4. Michigan Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP)
              5. Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
            3. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Control
              1. Free Condoms
            4. STI Testing and Treatment
              1. Free Antibiotic Treatment
              2. Expedited Partner Therapy
              3. Community Education
              4. Wear One Campaign (Free Condoms)
              5. Family Planning / Prenatal Care
          2. Community Health Services
            1. Animal Bite Investigation
            2. Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
            3. Communicable Disease Management
            4. Public Health Nursing
            5. Rabies PEP Consultation
            6. Tuberculosis (TB) Program
          3. Community Education Services
            1. Community Level Presentations
            2. Making Better Choices
            3. Parenting and Building Strong Families
            4. Substance Abuse Prevention
            5. Suicide Prevention Education
            6. Tobacco and Alcohol Retailer Education
            7. Tobacco Related Activities & Services
              1. Protection from Secondhand Smoke
              2. 5 Stages of Quitting Tobacco
              3. Tobacco Use Prevention
              4. Tobacco Use Reduction
          4. Environmental Health Services
            1. Beach Water Monitoring
            2. Body Art Facility Licensing
            3. Campground Inspections
            4. Food Service Licensing & Inspections
              1. Food Manager Certification
              2. Food Service Inspections
              3. Food Service Licensing
              4. Food Service Temporary Licensing
              5. Food Service Plan Reviews
              6. Food Service SOPs
              7. Sanitation & Foodborne Illness Complaints
            5. PFAS Investigation
              1. PFAS Overview
              2. PFAS Investigation Muskegon County Airport
            6. Public Pool Inspections
            7. Radon Testing Kits
            8. Septic Permits & Evaluations
            9. Vacant Land Evaluations
            10. Well Permits & Evaluations
              1. Irrigation Wells
              2. Public Water Well Supplies
              3. Unused or Abandoned Wells
            11. Water Testing
          5. Coronavirus
          6. PFAS Investigation
            1. PFAS Overview
            2. PFAS Investigation Muskegon County Airport
          7. Maternal & Child Health Services
            1. Children's Special Health Care Services
            2. Family Planning / Prenatal Care
            3. Healthy Families
              1. Infant Mortality Reduction
              2. Perinatal Mood Disorders
              3. WIC One-to-One Education
              4. Mom Mentoring Program
            4. Hearing & Vision Screening
            5. Lead Poisoning
              1. Lead Poisoning Prevention
            6. WIC
          8. Medical Examiner
          9. FOIA Request
        3. Community Partners
          1. Healthcare Providers
            1. Immunization Education for Health Care Providers
            2. Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) Workshops
          2. Senior Services
            1. Muskegon County Senior Millage
          3. Community Health Workers
            1. 5 Stages of Quitting Tobacco
          4. Schools & Childcare Providers
        4. Health Statistics
          1. Community Health Information
          2. Communicable Disease Data
          3. Public Health Reports
      11. Public Works
        1. Household Hazardous Waste
          1. Saturday Hazardous Waste Events
          2. Public Works Home
          3. Useful Information
          4. Friday Household Hazardous Waste Events
          5. Solid Waste Home
        2. Public Works Board
        3. Soil Erosion
          1. Forms
          2. Pay Online
        4. Solid Waste
          1. Prohibited Materials & Requirements
          2. 2023 Rates
          3. Hours & Holidays
            1. Landfill Hours
            2. Holiday Closings
          4. Payment Options
          5. Helpful Resources
          6. How It Works
          7. Household Hazardous Waste
          8. Recycling Guide
        5. Water Systems
          1. Automatic Bill Payment
          2. Water Links
          3. Water Quality Reports
          4. Online Bill Pay
        6. Sustainability
          1. Event Recycling
          2. Muskegon County Recycling Drop-Off Facilities
          3. Recycling Guide
          4. Resources
        7. Water/Sewer Online Bill Pay
      12. Purchasing
        1. Awards
          1. Bid Tabulations Archive
          2. Bidder Information
        2. Bidder Information - Registration
        3. Procurement Forms
        4. Solicitation Notice
    4. Departments R-Z
      1. Register of Deeds
        1. About Us
        2. Biography
        3. Fraud Guard
        4. Home Security Search
        5. Map & Directions
        6. Real Estate Glossary
          1. Terms A to K
          2. Terms L to Z
          3. Register of Deeds
        7. Real Estate Transfer Tax
          1. County Transfer Tax Exemptions
          2. Real Estate Transfer Tax Schedule
          3. State Transfer Tax Exemptions
        8. Record Search
        9. Recording Requirements
        10. Related Links
        11. Schedule of Fees
        12. Section of Land
      2. Resource Recovery Center
      3. Road Commission
      4. Sheriff's Office
        1. Divisions
          1. Administration
            1. About Us
            2. Employment Opportunities
            3. Media Releases
            4. Mission & Vision
          2. Civil Process Service
          3. Corrections
            1. County Inmate Lookup
            2. Contact an Inmate
              1. Inmate Account Deposit/Commissary
              2. Inmate Mail and Phone System
              3. Inmate Property
              4. Post Bond
              5. Video Visitation System
              6. Visitation Policy
            3. Inmate Programs
            4. Inmate Work Release
            5. Jail Medical
            6. Jail Chaplain
            7. PREA
            8. MDOC Prisoner Lookup
            9. Juvenile Transition Center
          4. Community Partnerships
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. EXIT Program
            3. Work Crew Program
          5. Court Services
            1. Subpoena
            2. Inmate Funeral Transports
          6. Law Enforcement
            1. Operations
              1. Impounds
              2. Property Checks
              3. Road Kill Salvage Permit
            2. Investigations
              1. Active Crime Tips
              2. Silent Observer
              3. WEMET
            3. K-9 Unit
            4. Dive Team
            5. Marine Unit
              1. Boat Inspections
              2. Float Plan
              3. Host a Boater Safety Class
            6. Mounted Unit
            7. Traffic Services Unit
              1. Accident Reports
              2. MDOT Road Closures
            8. Victim Services Unit
          7. Records
            1. Accident Reports
            2. CPL Licenses
            3. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
            4. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
            5. Background Checks (iChat)
            6. Victim Notification
              1. Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE)
            7. Sex Offender Registry Lookup
            8. Pistol Purchase Permit
        2. Services
          1. Background Checks
            1. iChat
          2. Contact an Inmate
            1. Inmate Account Deposit/Commissary
            2. Inmate Mail and Phone System
            3. Inmate Property
            4. Post Bond
            5. Video Visitation System
            6. Visitation Policy
          3. Court Services
            1. Subpoena
            2. Inmate Funeral Transports
          4. Hall of Justice Security Screening
          5. Informational Requests
            1. Accident Reports
            2. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)
            3. Impound Release
            4. MDOT Road Closures
          6. Locate an Inmate
            1. County Inmate Lookup
            2. MDOC Prisoner Lookup
            3. Federal Bureau of Prisons
          7. Service Requests
            1. Background Checks (iChat)
            2. Boat Inspections
            3. Civil Process Service
            4. CPL Licenses
            5. Dog Licensing
            6. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
            7. Float Plan
            8. Property Checks
            9. Road Kill Salvage Permit
            10. Pistol Purchase Permit
          8. Sex Offender Registry Lookup
            1. Interim Order and Injunction
          9. Silent Observer
          10. Victim Notification
        3. Programs
          1. Community Partnerships
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. EXIT Program
            3. Work Crew Program
          2. Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program
          3. Silent Observer
            1. Reporting a Tip
          4. "The Protectors" Memorial
          5. WEMET
          6. Related Sites
        4. How Do I
          1. Apply For
            1. Alcohol License
            2. Boat Inspection
          2. Contact
            1. An Inmate
            2. Animal Control
            3. Sheriff's Office
          3. Find
            1. Emergency Management
          4. Sign Up For
            1. Advanced Teen Driving
            2. Emergency Notifications
          5. Submit
            1. Complaint Form
            2. Special Event Request Form
          6. File a Police Report
      5. Solid Waste Management
      6. Sustainability
        1. Event Recycling
        2. Muskegon County Recycling Drop-Off Facilities
        3. Recycling Guide
        4. Resources
      7. Transit System (MATS)
      8. Treasurer
        1. Contact Us
        2. Contracts
        3. County Settlement Data
          1. 2021 Settlement Data
          2. 2020 Settlement Data
          3. 2019 Settlement Data
          4. 2018 Settlement Data
          5. 2017 Settlement Data
          6. 2016 Settlement Data
          7. 2015 Settlement Data
          8. 2014 Settlement Data
          9. 2013 Settlement Data
          10. 2012 Settlement Data
          11. 2011 Settlement Data
          12. 2010 Settlement Data
          13. 2009 Settlement Data
          14. 2008 Settlement Data
          15. 2007 Settlement Data
          16. 2006 Settlement Data
          17. 2005 Settlement Data
        4. Dog Licenses
        5. Forms
        6. Millage Rates (PDF)
        7. Property Taxes
          1. Avoiding Foreclosure
          2. Deadlines for Property Taxes
          3. FAQs
          4. Financial Hardship Policy & Application
          5. Pay Delinquent Property Tax Online
          6. Property Tax Search
        8. Top 12 Taxpayers Per School District
      9. Veterans Affairs
        1. Calendar of Events
        2. Contact Us
        3. Honoring Our Military & Veterans
        4. How Do I...
          1. Apply For Benefits
            1. Disability Compensation
            2. Emergency Financial Assistance
            3. Food Bank
            4. Medical
          2. Find Benefit Eligibility
            1. General Eligibility
            2. Important Documents Needed
            3. Priority Groups
        5. Links
        6. Most Requested Forms
        7. Presumptive & Exposures
          1. Former Prisoners of War
          2. Gulf War Veterans
          3. Korea & Cold War Veterans
          4. Operation Enduring / Iraqi Freedom
          5. Vietnam Veterans
          6. World War II / Atomic Veterans
        8. Resources
        9. Services
        10. Volunteers & Memorialization
        11. Veterans Memorial Park
      10. Water Resources Commissioner
        1. Assessments and Notices
        2. Administrative Information
        3. About Us
        4. Public Drain System Viewer
        5. County Drain Information
        6. Lake Boards and Levels
        7. Storm Water Standards
        8. Additional Resources
    5. Agendas & Minutes
    6. Board of Commissioners
      1. About Us
        1. Board Meeting Videos through March 2022
        2. Citizen Appointments
        3. District Maps
        4. Muskegon County Board Rules
        5. Outside Agency Meeting Schedules
        6. Michelle Hazekamp
      2. Contact Your Commissioners
      3. Resources
        1. Emergency Notification System 
        2. Ordinances
        3. Policies
      4. Standing Committees
        1. Community Development / Strategic Planning
        2. Courts / Public Safety
        3. Human Services
        4. Public Works Board
        5. Transportation Committee
        6. Ways & Means Committee
      5. Yearly Minutes
    7. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Advisory Committee
      2. Apportionment Commission
      3. Building Authority
      4. Citizen Appointments
        1. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
        2. Airport Development Committee
        3. Board of Canvassers
        4. Building Authority
        5. Community Corrections Advisory Board
        6. Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
        7. HealthWest Board
        8. Foreign Trade Zone
        9. Lakeshore Museum Board
        10. Lakeshore Regional Entity Committee
        11. MSUE District Extension Council
        12. Public Health Advisory Committee
        13. Remonumentation Peer Review Group
        14. Senior Activities Committee
        15. Solid Waste Planning Committee
        16. White River Natural River Zoning Review Board
      5. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
        1. Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act
        2. LEPC Subcommittees
          1. Citizen Safety Awareness Committees (CSAC)
        3. Michigan Disability Act Policy
        4. What to do During a Chemical Emergency
          1. First Call FAQs
      6. Great Muskegon Economic Development
    8. Courts
      1. Online Case Search
        1. Circuit Court Case Search
        2. District Court Case Search
        3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
      2. 14th Circuit Court
        1. Online Case Search
          1. Circuit Court Case Search
          2. District Court Case Search
          3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
        2. About the 14th Circuit Court
          1. Court Fees (PDF)
          2. Dashboard
          3. Hours & Holidays
          4. Juror Information
        3. Adoption
        4. Circuit Court Judges
          1. Chief Judge Gregory C. Pittman
          2. Chief Judge Pro Tem Kenneth S. Hoopes
          3. Presiding Judge, Family Division Kathy L. Hoogstra
          4. Judge Matthew R. Kacel
          5. Judge Jenny L. McNeill
          6. Judge Annette R. Smedley
          7. Judge Brenda E. Sprader
        5. Collection Services
        6. County Government Links
        7. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
          1. ADR DV Screening Tool (PDF)
          2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
          3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
          4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
          5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
          6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
          7. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
          8. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
          9. Policy Regarding Submitting Evidence Exhibits for Hearings (PDF)
          10. Zoom Chart for Judges & Referees (PDF)
        8. Court Schedules
        9. Courthouse Security & Procedures
        10. Family Division
          1. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
            1. ADR DV Screening Tool (PDF)
            2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
            3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
            4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
            5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
            6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
            7. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
            8. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
            9. Policy Regarding Submitting Evidence Exhibits for Hearings (PDF)
            10. Zoom Chart for Judges & Referees (PDF)
          2. Dockets
          3. Establishment Division
          4. Friend of the Court
            1. Child Support Payments
            2. Forms & Publications
            3. Parents for Life/SMILE
          5. Juvenile Proceedings
            1. Fee Schedule
            2. Frequently Asked Questions
            3. General Information
            4. Intake Meetings
            5. Juvenile Delinquency Process
            6. Juvenile Records Requests
          6. Neglect & Abuse
        11. Guardianship
        12. Judicial Opinions
        13. Jury Service
        14. Payments
        15. Personal Protection Orders
        16. Probate Court Judges
          1. Chief Judge Gregory C. Pittman
          2. Judge Brenda E. Sprader
        17. State Government Links
      3. 60th District Court
        1. Online Case Search
          1. Circuit Court Case Search
          2. District Court Case Search
          3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
        2. 60th District Court Online Forms
        3. Civil / Small Claims
        4. Court Holidays
        5. Courtroom Policy
        6. Criminal Division
        7. District Court Judges
          1. Chief Judge Raymond J. Kostrzewa
          2. Chief Judge Pro Tempore Maria Ladas Hoopes
          3. Judge Paula B. Mathes
          4. Judge Geoffrey T. Nolan
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
        9. Jury Duty
        10. Local Ordinances
        11. Marriage Ceremonies
        12. Media Protocol
        13. Make Payments Online
        14. Probation Department
        15. SCAO Approved Court Forms
        16. Problem Solving Courts
        17. Survey
        18. Traffic Division
          1. Admission of Responsibility
          2. City of Muskegon PARKING Tickets
          3. Civil Infraction Plea
          4. Denying Responsibility
          5. How to Make Payments
          6. Informal & Formal Hearings
          7. Local Ordinances
          8. Traffic Fees
          9. What is a Citation / Ticket
      4. Friend of the Court
        1. Child Support Payments
        2. Court Policies and Procedures
          1. ADR DV Screening Tool (PDF)
          2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
          3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
          4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
          5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
          6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
          7. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
          8. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
          9. Policy Regarding Submitting Evidence Exhibits for Hearings (PDF)
          10. Zoom Chart for Judges & Referees (PDF)
        3. Forms & Publications
        4. Parent for Life
      5. Juvenile Court
        1. Court Policies, Procedures, and LAOs
          1. ADR DV Screening Tool (PDF)
          2. Collaborative Law Process (PDF)
          3. Court Media Protocol (PDF)
          4. FOC Approval Process (PDF)
          5. FOC Objection Processes (PDF)
          6. LAO 49 - FOC ADR Plan (PDF)
          7. Policy Prohibiting Standalone Signature Pages (PDF)
          8. Procedure to Opt Out of FOC Services (PDF)
          9. Policy Regarding Submitting Evidence Exhibits for Hearings (PDF)
          10. Zoom Chart for Judges & Referees (PDF)
        2. Fee Schedule
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. General Information
        5. Intake Meetings
        6. Juvenile Delinquency Process
      6. Probate Court
        1. Online Case Search
          1. Circuit Court Case Search
          2. District Court Case Search
          3. Probate/Juvenile Court Case Search
        2. Information / Packets
          1. Starting a Probate Case
            1. Guardianships for Legally Incapacitated Adults
            2. Conservatorship for Adults
            3. Conservatorship for Minors
            4. Full Guardianship for Minors
            5. Limited Guardianship for Minors
            6. Decedents' Estates
            7. Small Estates
          2. Closing a Probate Case
            1. Conservatorship for Adults
            2. Conservatorship for Minors
            3. Decedent's Estate
            4. Guardianship for Adults
            5. Guardianship for Minors
            6. Limited Minor Guardianships
          3. Completing a Conservatorship Account
          4. Completing a Decedent's Estate Account
          5. FAQs
        3. Fees
        4. Forms
        5. Historical Figures
        6. Media Protocol
        7. Online Services
    9. Elected Offices
    10. Building Locations
      1. Facilities A-D
        1. Accounting & Budget Office
        2. Brinks Crisis Residential Center
        3. Central Services
        4. Convention & Visitors Bureau
        5. County Treasurer
        6. Drain Commission Office
      2. Facilities E-I
        1. Employment & Training Office
        2. Equalization Office
        3. Facilities Management
        4. HealthWest - John Halmond Center
        5. Human Resources Office
        6. Information Systems Office
      3. Facilities J-Q
        1. Juvenile Transition Center
        2. Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice
        3. Michigan State University Extension Office
        4. Muskegon Airport
        5. Muskegon Area Transit System
        6. Office Services
        7. Parks & Recreation Office
        8. Probation Office
        9. Public Defender's Office - Criminal
        10. Public Defender's Office - Family
        11. Public Health
        12. Public Works Building
        13. Purchasing Services Office
      4. Facilities R-Z
        1. Register of Deeds
        2. Road Commission Office
        3. South Campus
        4. Training Center
        5. Veteran's Service Center
        6. Wastewater Facility
    11. COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
    12. Freedom of Information Act
    13. Newsletters
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  3. Visiting Muskegon

    1. About Muskegon
      1. Contact Us
      2. History
        1. Historic Figures
          1. Charles Hackley
          2. Julia Hackley
          3. Moses J. Jones
          4. Buster Keaton
          5. John Frederick Nims
          6. Haddon Hubbard "Sunny" Sundblom
          7. Jonathan Walker
        2. History of Muskegon
      3. Location
      4. Virtual Tour
    2. Attractions
    3. Convention & Visitors Bureau
    4. Heritage Landing
    5. Local Information
    6. Lodging
    7. Maps
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Airport Business Park
    2. Business Park North
    3. Economic Development
    4. Employment & Training
    5. Labor Force & Employment
    6. Port of Muskegon
      1. Inquiries
      2. Intermodal Transportation Connections
      3. Marine Terminals
      4. Muskegon Lake Port Facilities Map (PDF)
      5. Services
      6. Useful Links
    7. Public Health - Business Related
    8. Transportation
    9. Wastewater System
    10. Weather Conditions
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Airport Employment
      2. Campground Licensing
      3. County Jobs
      4. Food Service Licensing
      5. Sheriff's Department Careers
      6. Veteran's Benefits
    2. Contact
    3. Find
      1. Accounting Reports
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Budget
      4. Elected Officials
      5. Equal Employment Opportunity
      6. Food Inspections
      7. Freedom of Information Act
      8. GIS Information
      9. Muskegon History
      10. Observed Holidays
      11. Port of Muskegon
      12. Solid Waste Information
    4. Pay Online
      1. Birth. Death & Marriage Records
      2. Business Registration (DBA)
      3. Child Support
      4. Circuit Court - Costs, Fines, Fees and Restitution
      5. Circuit Court Records
      6. Circuit Court Video Recordings
      7. Delinquent Property Tax
      8. District Court - Costs, Fines, Fees, Tickets
      9. Emergency Management Chemical Fee
      10. Equalization Invoices
      11. Friend of the Court - Bench Warrant Fees, Drivers License Suspension, etc
      12. Human Resources
      13. Jail Room and Board
      14. Juvenile Court - Costs, Fines, Fees and Restitution
      15. Soil Erosion Permits
      16. Water/Sewer Bills
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Automatic Water Payments
      2. Emergency Notifications
      3. Port of Muskegon Mailing List
    6. Submit
      1. Court Payments
      2. Delinquent Property Tax Payments
      3. Juror Qualification Questionnaire
      4. Request for Visitor Guide
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Muskegon County Board of Commissioners
    2. Land Bank Authority - OLD URL
    3. Prosecutor - OLD URL
    4. Health - OLD URL
    5. Sheriff - OLD URL
    6. Board Minutes (Yearly)
    7. Board of Public Works Minutes (Yearly)
    8. Community Development Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    9. Courts & Public Safety Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    10. Human Services Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    11. Solid Waste Planning Commission Minutes (Yearly)
    12. Transportation Committee Minutes (Yearly)
    13. Water Policy Board Minutes (Yearly)
    14. Ways and Means Committee Minutes (Yearly)
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    1. Background Checks (iChat)
    2. Boat Inspections
    3. Civil Process Service
    4. CPL Licenses
    5. Dog Licensing
    6. Fingerprinting (LiveScan)
    7. Float Plan
    8. Property Checks
    9. Road Kill Salvage Permit
    10. Pistol Purchase Permit
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    1. Board Minutes
    2. Board of Public Works Minutes
    3. Community Development Committee Minutes
    4. Courts & Public Safety Committee Minutes
    5. Human Services Committee Minutes
    6. Solid Waste Planning Commission Minutes
    7. Transportation Committee Minutes
    8. Water Policy Board Minutes
    9. Ways and Means Committee Minutes
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